>> I assume you're referring to the need to buy a second OS. I tried XP mode in the Win 7 Beta, so wasn't sure whether

the XP came with the package or not. In any event, if you're running XP now then you already have one, so you shouldn't

have to buy one to use XP mode.<<

The XP license comes with XP Mode for Windows 7 Professional or higher, and there is no additional out of pocket costs

for the download. Piece of cake to set up and it works well for FoxPro DOS apps. I use it regularly to help support our

customers.

As for using an old XP license in a different virtual technology, that depends on how it was purchased and what the

licensing states. It may be licensed to the machine by the OEM. It is not always clear how the license can be used. But

don't rely on my advice as I am developer, not a licensing guru or a lawyer, and did not read the terms you or your

customer accepted when you initialized the computer. {g}

Rick

White Light Computing, Inc.

www.whitelightcomputing.com

www.swfox.net

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